CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Chagala Cotton Saree. A traditional saree from Odisha with a temple motif border. 'Chagala' means naughty in Odia which is illustrated with the temples woven in a zigzag manner. The border has large floral pattern. The anchal (end) has birds motif on it. This saree was procured from Paramananda Sahoo.

Subject: Kauti. A red chequered fabric with motifs of flowers and conches on the borders. This saree was procured from Pramod Ku. Meher.

Subject: Sata Phulia Cotton Saree. A saree with seven rows of flowers. This saree was procured from Pankaj Das.

Subject: Phodakumbha Cotton Saree. This saree has an anchal (end) made with tie and dye technique. The border has a phodakumbha or temple design. This saree was procured from Snehalata Dash.

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Flower Vase. A decorative vase etched with floral engravings highlighted with enamel. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Flower Vase. A decorative vase etched with floral engravings highlighted with enamel. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lantern. A lantern is a portable source of lighting. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Papachha (Jali). Sabai grass is one of the natural fibers plenty available in the forests of Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The high strength of fibers and potential to be dyed makes it viable for craftwork. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Bamboo Case. A decorative bamboo case. In bamboo craft, bamboo grass is slivered into thin and flat strips that are woven into objects. View from the front. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bamboo Case. A decorative bamboo case. In bamboo craft, bamboo grass is slivered into thin and flat strips that are woven into objects. View from the side. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Wall Magazine Stand. A magazine stand made from papier-mâché technique and wood. Papier-mâché is a French word for chewed paper. The craft is said to have been introduced during the Mughal reign. The surface of Papier-mâché produces an ideal ground for painting, which is probably the reason the craft became popular in Odisha with its traditional pattachitra painters. This art in Odisha uses a fusion of paper, cloth rags and straw. It is pulped by hand after softening with water. Additives like multani mitti are added to the pulp as an adhesive and for providing a textured finish. View from the front. This object was gifted by Smt. Anjana Panda.

Subject: Wall Magazine Stand. A magazine stand made from papier-mâché technique and wood. Papier-mâché is a French word for chewed paper. The craft is said to have been introduced during the Mughal reign. The surface of Papier-mâché produces an ideal ground for painting, which is probably the reason the craft became popular in Odisha with its traditional pattachitra painters. This art in Odisha uses a fusion of paper, cloth rags and straw. It is pulped by hand after softening with water. Additives like multani mitti are added to the pulp as an adhesive and for providing a textured finish. View from the side. This object was gifted by Smt. Anjana Panda.

Subject: Terracotta Couple Figurine. A decorative terracotta figurine of a couple. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. View from the side. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Couple Figurine. A decorative terracotta figurine of a couple. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. View of front-side of the figurine. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Couple Figurine. A decorative terracotta figurine of a couple. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. View from the side. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Couple Figurine. A decorative terracotta figurine of a couple. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. View from the front-side. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Design Jhuli. A decorative metal tray. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Design Jhuli. A decorative metal tray. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).